Kingsthorpe Obelisk Conservation

West Northamptonshire Council
East Midlands
Open procedure
1 October 2026 to 15 January 2027

Conservation of a 100-foot tall 18th-century obelisk, including scaffolding modifications, vegetation removal, DOFF steam cleaning, repointing, crack stitching, stone block replacement, and removal of corroded iron clamps. The project requires specialist stonemasonry skills to ensure structural integrity and preservation of the historic fabric over a 2-3 month delivery window.

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Awarded value: £282k; As published
Published: 29 July 2026
Awarded: 28 September 2026; DBR (London) Limited
Contract length: 3 months; Ends 15 January 2027

What the contract covers

Project contract

Specialist heritage conservation and stonemasonry services for the repair, cleaning, and structural restoration of historic stone monuments and structures.

Amendment to the current scaffolding to allow for lifting etc.
Vegetation removal
DOFF Steam clean
Repointing
Stone repairs
Crack stitching
Replace broken stone blocks
Removal of corroded iron clamps

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Project contract
Procedure: Open procedure
Initial term: 3 months
Contract dates: 1 October 2026 to 15 January 2027
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 1
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
Category: Works
CPV codes: 45212314, 45262522, 92522000, 92522100

Services in this contract

Stone and heritage masonry conservationMain service£140k typicalConservation of an 18th-century stone obelisk: repointing, stone repairs, crack stitching

Lifecycle

Published
29 July 2026
Contract awardedto DBR (London) Limited
28 September 2026
Contract starts
1 October 2026
Contract ends
15 January 2027

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West Northamptonshire Council

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Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3848456/kingsthorpe-obelisk-conservation
Buyer reference: WNC00000671
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d61a
Last checked: 5 November 2026

West Northamptonshire Council. Kingsthorpe Obelisk Conservation. Contract award, 29 July 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3848456/kingsthorpe-obelisk-conservation (accessed 5 November 2026).